By Gwendolyn Craig The fate of Adirondack Park trees and snowmobile trails could come back to court. It has been nearly three months since the state’s highest court ruled some snowmobile trails both built and planned for the Adirondack Park … [Read more...] about Future of some snowmobile trails remains murky after court decision
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Rangers locate overdue, injured Marcy hiker
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of North ElbaEssex CountyWilderness Search: On July 22 at 11 p.m., DEC's Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a pair of hikers reporting that a member of their party was overdue from hiking Mount … [Read more...] about Rangers locate overdue, injured Marcy hiker
Harmful algal bloom crops up on Lake George
Blooms confirmed for portions of Lake Champlain as well By Gwendolyn Craig It might be the new norm. Environmental conservation officials have confirmed a harmful algal bloom at the southern end of Lake George earlier this week. This is the … [Read more...] about Harmful algal bloom crops up on Lake George
DEC launches campaign to promote stewardship
By Mike Lynch The state has rolled out an education campaign that aims to minimize user impacts to natural resources while helping users plan properly for outdoor experiences. "That campaign is to help us address the incredible amount of … [Read more...] about DEC launches campaign to promote stewardship
Light traffic eases High Peaks hiker reservation system’s first day
By Brandon Loomis Hikers who tested the Adirondack Mountain Reserve’s hiking reservation system on its first day arrived to a mostly empty parking lot and a brilliantly sunny day on the trails. State and club officials said all 70 permits … [Read more...] about Light traffic eases High Peaks hiker reservation system’s first day
State seeks volunteers to help with trailhead cleanup, hiker education
Staff report The state is hoping volunteers may be part of a solution to cleaner, safer trails this season through a new adopt-a-trailhead program. Members of the public interested in volunteering will act as stewards, educating hikers and … [Read more...] about State seeks volunteers to help with trailhead cleanup, hiker education